Aeronautical Beacon A visual NAVAID displaying flashes of white and/or colored light to indicate the location of an airport, a heliport, a landmark, a certain point of a Federal airway in mountainous terrain, or an obstruction.

Aero Linx: Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association Formed in 1957, Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association is a non-profit flying organization dedicated to air safety, aviation education and flying camaraderie. All levels of pilots, student pilots and aviation enthusiasts are invited to join. MAPA has a monthly meeting held on the second Thursday of each month. We often have a speaker or an animated discussion on hot aviation related topics. Our programs have covered a variety of topics including aviation safety, flying adventures, weather and many others. Lincoln Park Aviation generously provides meeting space and facilities.

“NextGen continues to lack clearly defined cost, schedule, and performance parameters. Last year, the FAA Inspector General testified that the initial cost estimate of $40 billion split between federal and private sector investment could double or triple, and that implementation could take an additional decade. This is unacceptable. Congress either needs better baselines and metrics to track progress, or a different plan from the FAA. Respected and knowledgeable experts, such as the Government Accountability Office and the National Research Council, have also warned that cyber security should play a more prominent role in NextGen development.” Source: Space Subcommittee Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX), in comments made as part of&n